Lukaku arrested in LA
Football star Romelu Lukaku was arrested after hosting a wild pool party with fellow Premier League ace Paul Pogba.
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The 24-year-old striker was nicked for breaching the peace after he danced with bikini-clad girls at his rented mansion in Los Angeles.
Belgian Lukaku — who looks set for a £75million move from Everton to Manchester United — had ignored five complaints by cops about the boozy bash.
Beverly Hills Police Department revealed that Lukaku was technically arrested and given a citation. But it was not a physical arrest — which would have involved handcuffs and being taken to jail.
Lukaku is due to appear in court in LA on October 2 — two days after United have a home fixture against Crystal Palace.
A police spokesman said the player received a “misdemeanour citation for excessive noise.”
He added: “The citation was issued after officers responded to five other noise complaints from the same location, which resulted in verbal warnings.”
The arrest took place last week Sunday night following a barbecue and pool party.
Meanwhile, the Belgian has explained that the offer to join United was just tempting to resist. “I didn't need to think twice — Who would say no to the biggest club in the world?”, Belgian striker, who completed his 80 million euro move to United from Everton yesterday, told ESPN.
“They have the best stadium in England, the best fans. This is the perfect opportunity. I always said I wanted to play for a team that’s challenging for every trophy there is.
“I think Manchester United at the moment wants to be the dominant team, the dominant force. If you look at their history, it says it all. To become part of a club like them is something that I really wanted”, he added. —ESPN
